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HOW THE 1913 FREEZE CHANGED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

In early 2023, many Southern Californians learned for the first time that it can snow in the valleys and beach areas, with flurries reported in Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Disneyland, Riverside, and other unusual locations.
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Photo credit: © Antonia Cos | Dreamstime.com

THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS CARDS AND WHY WE STILL SEND THEM

As the holiday season approaches, many of us dive into the tradition of sending and receiving Christmas cards. But have you ever stopped to think about how this custom began? The tradition dates to the mid-19th century, with its origins rooted in England.
PUMPKIN CUSTARD

PUMPKIN CUSTARD

PUMPKIN CUSTARD

This is a childhood favorite of mine. If you want to make it more diet friendly, you can use nonfat evaporated milk and/or substitute Splenda for the sugar.
FVHS TAKES PROACTIVE APPROACH TO HALT OPIOID OVERDOSES

FVHS TAKES PROACTIVE APPROACH TO HALT OPIOID OVERDOSES

FVHS TAKES PROACTIVE APPROACH TO HALT OPIOID OVERDOSES

According to the National Institute of Health, the United States has been going through an opioid crisis in recent years, including an increase in overdose death rates by 49% among 15- to 24- year-olds.
Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA © Chon Kit L eong | Dreamstime.com

Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA © Chon Kit L eong | Dreamstime.com

SEVEN PLACES TO VIEW CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN DECEMBER

Today, most American cities have one or more neighborhoods that provide residents with a dazzling light display in December. But did you know the tradition was born in Southern California?
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Photo provided by Polly's Pies

Slices of Life

When I was a kid, the only family members we had nearby were my mom’s parents who lived in Escondido. Some holidays, we would drive down to their house for dinner. For others, they would drive up to ours.